This one takes a bit of work to see what’s happening. We saw a pride of about five lionesses take off in different directions, clearly a strategic maneuver to capture prey. We weren’t sure what they saw. Eventually we realized there was an unsuspecting warthog coming their way. It got closer and closer and the chase was on. The warthog, realizing his predicament, took off on a surprisingly fast sprint. Perhaps out of instinct, but more likely blind luck, he made a quick cut to the right — the only spot that one of the lionesses was not hidden in the grass waiting to ambush. He narrowly escaped to live another day, and the lions were left to try again. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 400, f/5 at 1/3200th of a second.
It must have been something to watch that encounter. I can’t say warthogs are especially cute, unless one happens to be another warthog, however, I am gladly learn, in this instance, that the underhog got away!
High drama on the savanna! To watch a chase in real time is a privilege, regardless of the outcome. It’s not Disney! (But I’m a little glad Pumba got away!)
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This one takes a bit of work to see what’s happening. We saw a pride of about five lionesses take off in different directions, clearly a strategic maneuver to capture prey. We weren’t sure what they saw. Eventually we realized there was an unsuspecting warthog coming their way. It got closer and closer and the chase was on. The warthog, realizing his predicament, took off on a surprisingly fast sprint. Perhaps out of instinct, but more likely blind luck, he made a quick cut to the right — the only spot that one of the lionesses was not hidden in the grass waiting to ambush. He narrowly escaped to live another day, and the lions were left to try again. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 400, f/5 at 1/3200th of a second.
Thanks for the background story.
great pic. is that the wart hog, inthe background.? )
It must have been something to watch that encounter. I can’t say warthogs are especially cute, unless one happens to be another warthog, however, I am gladly learn, in this instance, that the underhog got away!
Love this
High drama on the savanna! To watch a chase in real time is a privilege, regardless of the outcome. It’s not Disney! (But I’m a little glad Pumba got away!)